Bernard Phelan’s Book Launch – Irish Cultural Centre

“You will die in prison” This is what the judge at the Revolutionary Court in Iran said to Bernard Phelan at his 1st court appearance and the reason for the book’s title.

“An affirmation of the power of love, kindness, courage and human resilience” Lara Marlow, Irish Times

This book will tell you about the overwhelming world of hostage taking and the terrible ordeals and injustices that the writer, Bernard Phelan had to face, but also the resilience that he had to demonstrate to survive hell and regain freedom. He illustrates the support from family and friends received as they worked endlessly for his release.